Job summary
We are looking for 2 x part-time Healthcare Assistants to join our nighttime Hospice Care @ Home service in Somerset. As a Healthcare Assistant in this service, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care to people at the end of life in the comfort of their own homes.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a small, supportive team aligned with the local Integrated Neighbourhood Team, you will help ensure patients and their families receive the right care at the right time.
This is a lone working role during the night, giving you autonomy while still being closely connected to your wider team. You will follow individual care plans to provide personal care, comfort, symptom support and emotional reassurance. You will monitor and report changes, maintain dignity, and help create a calm, safe environment for patients and those important to them.
Because our service manages its own referrals, you will benefit from smoother communication, better continuity of care and a strong sense of ownership within the team. If you are caring, reliable, confident working independently at night and passionate about supporting people at the end of life, we would love you to join us.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
Contract:Permanent part-time
Working hours:22:00pm 07:00am
Salary:£25,272 per annum (pro rata), plus enhancements and a full range of Marie Curie employee discount and benefits.
Location:Somerset (25 mile radius to your home address)
Qualifications:
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
- Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care and/or End-of-Life Care
- Knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care and the components of open and sensitive communication
- Willingness to undertake work during the night, as advertised
- Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eye care costs
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
To apply, please send us your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes:Friday 17th April 2026
Interview dates:TBC
For more information or an informal chat please contact Alexa Elliot, Clinical Nurse Manager onAlexa.Elliott@mariecurie.org.uk
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us atrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
Contract:Permanent part-time
Working hours:22:00pm 07:00am
Salary:£25,272 per annum (pro rata), plus enhancements and a full range of Marie Curie employee discount and benefits.
Location:Somerset (25 mile radius to your home address)
Qualifications:
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
- Minimum of 6 months care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care and/or End-of-Life Care
- Knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care and the components of open and sensitive communication
- Willingness to undertake work during the night, as advertised
- Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eye care costs
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
To apply, please send us your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes:Friday 17th April 2026
Interview dates:TBC
For more information or an informal chat please contact Alexa Elliot, Clinical Nurse Manager onAlexa.Elliott@mariecurie.org.uk
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us atrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care and/or End-of-Life Care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care and/or End-of-Life Care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
